Matanuska Glacier Hike Day Tour
Overview
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10 hours
Mobile ticket
On this guided day tour you walk onto the unusual terrain of the Matanuska Glacier. You will see and learn about many glacial features such as seracs, moulons and crevasses. Don't forget your camera! This is an unparalleled, authentic activity. Tour price includes glacier access and guiding. Drive time is two hours each way, with a stop half way there where you can purchase lunch and snack items.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Adult pricing applies to all travelers (minimum age is 8-years old)
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Not recommended for travelers who cannot walk 3+ miles (5km) over uneven terrain.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
100% Satisfaction Guarantee
Snacks
Free hotel pickup and drop-off
Refill your personal bottle, or enjoy our filtered glacier water from a recyclable paper cup
Live commentary on board
Lunch
Gratuities ($10-$20/person per guide)
What To Expect
Your day begins with pickup at your hotel, or at the downtown Visitor Center, in our comfortable Mercedes Sprinter van. Pickups are between 7:45 and 8:30AM, depending on location. As we head out of Anchorage your guide will talk about the City's history and key points of interest. Journeying north on the Glenn Highway your guide will share interesting information about the Matanuska Valley and the various communities along the way. After about 30 minutes, the natural beauty of the drive takes over as we enjoy the view of the Talkeetna and Chugach mountains and, on a clear day, the Alaska Range. The Matanuska River is our companion as we ascend to the Matanuska Glacier and arrive for your guided hike. The glacier guides will outfit you with ice spikes and helmets (in the summer); there are also hiking poles available for your use. These guides are experts in what the glacier has to offer each day, as well as its natural history. There will be lots of opportunities for great photos! After your approximately 2-hour adventure on the ice we head next door for lunch at an authentic Alaska lodge with an epic view of the glacier. Heading home after lunch we have the option to pull of at some scenic points in case you haven't gotten enough pictures for the day. 8 hours - $249.00 Departs 8:30 am Included: Glacier access and guiding Not included: Lunch, gratuities
Options
Matanuska Glacier Hike Day Tour
Glacier safety equipment
Pickup included
Reviews
354 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing Glacier Hike
Prashant P,
Jul 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00Glacier hike is amazing and highly recommended. But the experience itself is from the glacier itself and not from the service or the tour provided
The guide we had for the...
Angela E,
Jul 5, 2025
- Viator
2.00The guide we had for the glacier walk bought us back over half an hour earlier than he should have. We only walked a short way on the glacier but other groups who were doing the same type of tours walked further and higher up on the glacier. It certainly wasn’t value for money.
An unforgettable...
DouglasG,
Jun 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00An unforgettable experience from start to finish!! The glacier hike was absolutely incredible - breathtaking views and an exciting adventure throughout. Our guide, Lori, was not only friendly but also very knowledgeable making the journey even more enjoyable. The van was clean and comfortable, and we appreciated the stop lunch at a charming lodge with a beautiful view of the glacier. Highly recommend this tour!
Breathtaking
Cynthia D,
Jun 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00Once in a lifetime experience to walk on a glacier. Nice tour up the mountain with our guide Tony. He picked us up in Anchorage and gave many stories, bathroom breaks and highlights of the area surrounding Matanuska.
It’s a must do in Anchorage
KenArnut D,
Jun 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00Amazing experience! The ride to the Glacier is very beautiful and the glacier itself is is breathtaking . And if you’re lucky enough to get Tony Rettz as your driver, he is cherry y on the top.
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